Acceptable calculators for SAT

Information source : from COLLEGE BOARD

If you have a calculator with characters that are one inch or higher, or if your calculator has a raised display that might be visible to other test-takers, you will be seated at the discretion of the test supervisor. You are not required to clear the memory on your calculator.
The following calculators are permitted:

• Four-function calculators: Although not recommended, any four-function calculator is permitted.
• Scientific calculators: Any scientific calculator (programmable or nonprogrammable) is permitted.
• Graphing calculators: The following graphing calculators are permitted.

Casio FX-6000 series FX-6200 series FX-6300 series FX-6500 series FX-7000 series FX-7300 series FX-7400 series FX-7500 series FX-7700 series FX-7800 series FX-8000 series FX-8500 series FX-8700 series FX-8800 series FX-9700 series FX-9750 series FX-9860 series CFX-9800 series CFX-9850 series CFX-9950 series CFX-9970 series FX 1.0 series Algebra FX 2.0 series FX-CG-10 (PRIZM) FX-CG-20

Hewlett-Packard HP-9G HP-28 series HP-38G HP-39 series HP-40 series HP-48 series HP-49 series HP-50 series Radio Shack EC-4033 EC-4034 EC-4037 Sharp EL-5200 EL-9200 series EL-9300 series EL-9600 series* EL-9900 series

Texas Instruments TI-73 TI-80 TI-81 TI-82 TI-83/TI-83 Plus TI-83 Plus Silver TI-84 Plus TI-84 Plus Silver TI-85 TI-86 TI-89 TI-89 Titanium TI-Nspire/TI-Nspire CX TI-Nspire CAS/TI-Nspire CX CAS TI-Nspire CM-C TI-Nspire CAS CX-C Other Datexx DS-883 Micronta Smart2

*The use of the stylus is not permitted.

Unacceptable calculators

You are not allowed to use any of the following items as a calculator:

• Laptop or a portable/handheld computer
• Calculator that has QWERTY (keyboard-like) keypad, uses an electrical outlet, makes noise or has a paper tape
• Electronic writing pad or pen-input/stylus-driven device
• Pocket organizer
• Cell phone calculator

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National and State Assessments with Graphing Calculators
Many national assessments include graphing calculators in their approved resources for test-taking. The following either recommend, permit, require, or expect students to use graphing calculators on their exams:
Testing	Calculator Use	Current TI Calculators* Allowed	More Information
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT Program	• A graphing calculator is approved for use on the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT Reasoning Tests™. • A graphing calculator is recommended for use on the SAT Subject Tests™ – Math Level 1 and Math Level 2.	TI-Nspire CXTM TI-Nspire with TouchpadTM TI-Nspire CX CAS TM TI-Nspire CAS with Touchpad TI-83 TI-83 Plus TI-83 Plus Silver Edition TI-84 Plus TI-84 Plus Silver Edition TI-89 Titanium	For more information, download the College Board Calculator Policies from the College Board website: collegeboard.org Free SAT prep questions
Advanced Placement Program (AP)	• A graphing calculator is recommended for use on the AP Calculus AB and BC exams. • A graphing calculator with statistics capabilities is expected for use on the AP Statistics exam. • A graphing calculator is permitted for use on the AP Chemistry and AP Physics exams.	TI-Nspire CXTM TI-Nspire with TouchpadTM TI-Nspire CX CAS TM TI-Nspire CAS with Touchpad TI-83 TI-83 Plus TI-83 Plus Silver Edition TI-84 Plus TI-84 Plus Silver Edition TI-89 Titanium	For more information, visit AP Central at the AP Central College Board website: collegeboard.org Free AP Exam prep questions
ACT	• A graphing calculator is permitted for use on the ACT Assessment® exam.	TI-Nspire CX TI-Nspire with Touchpad TI-83 TI-83 Plus TI-83 Plus Silver Edition TI-84 Plus TI-84 Plus Silver Edition	For more information, visit: ACT Assessment® website: actstudent.org Free ACT prep questions
PRAXIS	• A graphing calculator is required for the following exams: Mathematics: Content Knowledge Mathematics: Proofs, Models and Problems, Part 1	TI-Nspire CXTM TI-Nspire with TouchpadTM TI-Nspire CX CAS TM TI-Nspire CAS with Touchpad TI-83 TI-83 Plus TI-83 Plus Silver Edition TI-84 Plus TI-84 Plus Silver Edition TI-89 Titanium	For more information, visit: www.ets.org
State Assessment Exams and TI-Nspire™ Handhelds
The TI-Nspire handheld is permitted on a growing number of state assessments including those in Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The TI-Nspire CX handheld is currently permitted on the following state assessments: Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia. Other states including Delaware and Mississippi permit TI-Nspire in TI-84 mode. To find out if your state permits TI-Nspire technology, go to the state information map or contact your state’s education department.
Assessment Apps and Software
Receive rapid measurement of your student's comprehension with the TI-Navigator™ system and these free downloads:
LearningCheck™ App for TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus LearningCheck App for the TI-73 Explorer™ LearningCheck Creator Software
ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc. and was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product. * Some older and/or discontinued products may also be allowed. Please confirm with the testing organization for the latest information. ** PSAT/NMSQT/SAT/Advanced Placement Program/AP/College Board are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production or development of TI products.